Buying a Home

Real estate agent showing a home to potential buyers, discussing key questions to ask before hiring an agent.

7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Fort Myers Real Estate Agent

Buying or selling a home in Southwest Florida is a major decision, and one that often means the beginning of a new chapter. With so many moving parts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. Choosing the wrong agent could lead to unnecessary stress or costly mistakes. The right real estate agent doesn’t just […]

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Happy family sitting on the floor of their new home, surrounded by moving boxes, representing the process of buying and selling a home at the same time.

Should You Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell and Buy a Home at the Same Time?

Trying to Sell and Buy at the Same Time Can Feel Overwhelming Trying to sell your current home while buying your next one can feel like walking a tightrope—one misstep could leave you feeling stuck, stressed, or even in between homes. Managing both transactions yourself means juggling pricing, negotiations, timelines, and logistics—like trying to coordinate […]

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Real estate agent shaking hands with happy homebuyers in a modern waterfront property, representing buyer’s agent services.

What Does a Buyer’s Agent Do in Fort Myers?

Buying a home can be exciting—and overwhelming. Whether it’s your first time or your forever home, the process is filled with big decisions, complex paperwork, and plenty of unknowns. Without the right help, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s next. That’s where a buyer’s agent comes in. Why Work with a Buyer’s Agent in […]

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A beautifully maintained HOA community entrance lined with palm trees, vibrant landscaping, and a winding road leading to residential homes. The text overlay reads, "Don’t Fear the HOA," with the Worthington Realty logo in the bottom right corner.

Don’t fear the HOA

When looking to buy a home, there are three letters that bring fear to the minds of many: H-O-A.  An HOA, or homeowners’ association, is the organization that makes and enforces rules for a subdivision, planned community or condominium building; its members are the community’s residents.  An HOA is typically the entity that maintains and […]

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